This exceptional work of pharmaceutical publishing is a rare copy of the Prix-Courant des Accessoires de Pharmacie (Price List for Pharmacy Accessories), published by the prestigious Pharmacie Centrale des Pharmaciens de France (Central Pharmacy of Pharmacists of France ) on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary (1855–1905) . Bound at the beginning, the May 1910 supplement provides corrections and additions five years later, reflecting a spirit of continuous updating. A true showcase of the pharmaceutical world of the Belle Époque, the work combines scientific rigor, graphic elegance, and unparalleled documentary richness.
It includes:
- thousands of illustrations of objects, bottles, boxes, scales, pillboxes, glassware instruments...
- 12 color lithographed plates on earthenware pots , illustrated labels , countertop bottles...
- more than 100 pages of period advertisements , signed by iconic manufacturers in the French and European pharmaceutical sector
A rare and valuable work, for pharmacy collectors , historians of science, as well as for decorators and designers seeking inspiration in the graphic elegance of the turn of the century.
✦ Origin: Paris, Pharmacie Centrale
✦ Estimated period: 1905–1910
✦ Dimensions: approx. 26.5 × 18cm
✦ Contents: Over 600 pages! Main catalogue (500 pages + 12 colour lithographed plates), 1910 Supplement (45 pages), + 100 pages of advertisements at the end of the catalogue.
✦ Condition: Complete, 3 to 4 loose leaves, wear and tear on cover, interior well preserved.
A reference work on French pharmacy at the beginning of the 20th century – ideal for collectors, iconographers or scientific cabinets of curiosities.
